Our pupils

We will consider for admission any boy aged between 6 and 11 who is:

• Statemented with Special Educational Needs
• Academically underachieving, but with the potential to make progress in the right environment
• Demonstrating behavioural difficulties linked mainly to: social, emotional factors, poor self-esteem, lack of confidence
• Diagnosed conditions and learning difficulties such as Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC), Asperger’s Syndrome or Specific Learning Difficulties (dyslexia)
• Living in an established home base, within reasonable travelling distance of Brantridge School (i.e. London and home counties)
Consideration will additionally be given to:
• Diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), with or without medication
• Additional investigation in respect of neurological, psychological or psychiatric factors
It should be noted that the school is able to offer assessment placements for Statement of SEN completion and trial periods. Short-term placements will be considered on their merits.
Brantridge is currently offering a limited number of day boarding placements to pupils and Local Authorities within commutable distance.

The admission process:

• Statement and associated paperwork sent out by LA – direct to school
• Consideration of papers by Senior Management Team
• Request for additional information, other agency involvement, diagnosis etc
• Informal visit (parents only)
• Visit by Head/ Family Support and Inclusion Manager to current educational setting, or home visit
• Formal “interview” at school (pupil and parents/carers)
• Admission date agreed in consultation with LA and parent/carer.
Under normal circumstances, each stage in the admission process will take no longer than 1 week. The interview represents a firm offer on the part of the school, and is an opportunity for the pupil to meet fellow pupils and key staff.